RKI 72-RA-C GX-3R Confined Space 4 Gas Monitor (LEL, O2, H2S & CO)
RKI GX-3R Confined Space 4 Gas Monitor (LEL, O2, H2S & CO)
The GX-3R is the worlds smallest 4 gas monitor weighing only 3.52 ounces and can comfortably be clipped within a worker’s breathing zone (2.2” W x 2.55” H x 1.02” D). It simultaneously monitors and displays LEL combustibles, O2, CO (Hydrogen compensated CO also available), and H2S.
The GX-3R represents the latest evolution of gas detection technology utilizing a new generation of micro sensors. The LEL sensor has a unique design with two active filaments in one sensor to increase it’s resistance to silicone poisoning. If one filament gets poisoned the second filament takes over. The new O2 sensor is electrochemical with a 3 to 5 year life span. H2S and CO are now available in a combo micro sensor.
Safety supervisors will appreciate the non-compliance indicator. The instrument flashes it’s 3 LED lights every 30 seconds in the following conditions; if the instrument has not been bump tested, or if calibration is due, or if there was a gas alarm event. The 3 LED lights will continue to flash once every 30 seconds until the non-compliance condition has been resolved. The 30 second interval is adjustable.
OSHA defines the breathing zone as a ten inch radius around the worker’s nose and mouth, and requires that worker exposure monitoring air samples be collected in the breathing zone. Air sampling filters may be attached to the collar or lapel. Traditionally this means only a single gas monitor would be small enough for a worker to practically wear a gas monitor ‘In the breathing zone’. Now there is a 4 gas monitor smaller than many single gas monitors.
Meets or Exceeds ATEX Certified
Features:
- Smallest & lightest 4 gas monitor: 2.2" W x 2.55" H x 1.02" D, 3.52 ounces
- Simple 2-button operation
- Non-Compliance Indicator
- Alarms: audible, visual, & vibration
- 3 user adjustable alarm levels
- Impact resistant body with removable rubber boot
- Large LCD Auto-backlit display
- 25 hours of operation (Lithium-ion battery)
- Field replaceable sensors & filters
- Water and dust resistant design, IP66/68
- Stealth mode for law enforcement
- 3 Year warranty
- Simultaneous detection of 4 gases:
- LEL, O2, H2S & CO
- H2 Compensated CO sensor available
- Sampling Method: Diffusion sampling standard (hand aspirator or clip-on motorized pump optional)
- Display: Digital LCD displays with 7 segment plus 14 segment plus icon
- Standard Accessories: Alligator clip, protective rubber boot, charger, and calibration adapter
- Datalogging: Logs user ID, station ID, Calibration & Bump Test history, Alarm Events & Alarm Interval Trends
- Case Material: Dust and water resistant to IP-66/68 (2m,1h) approval. Drop height 23 ft
- Power Source: Lithium-ion battery, Approx. 25 hours after a 3 hour full charge
- Response Time: Within 30 seconds (T90)
- Operating Temp. & Humidity:
- -20°C ~ +50°C [ -4°F ~ +122°F ], 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing (continuous environment)
- -40°C ~ +60°C [ -40°F ~ +140°F ], 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing (temporary environment, 15 minutes)
Sensors Specifications:
(CO) H2 Compensated:
- Sensor Slot: 1
- Detection Principle: EC
- Detection Range (Increments): 0 ~ 2,000 ppm (1 ppm)
- Accuracy Statement: ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm CO
- Preset Alarms (User Adjustable) Overscale alarm (Non-adjustable): 1st alarm: 25.0 ppm / TWA alarm: 25.0 ppm / STEL alarm: 200.0 ppm / Over alarm: 2000.0 ppm
Carbon Monoxide (CO):
- Sensor Slot: 1
- Detection Principle: Dual EC
- Detection Range (Increments): 0 ~ 2,000 ppm (1 ppm)
- Accuracy Statement: ± 5% of reading or ± 5 ppm CO (whichever is greater)
- Preset Alarms (User Adjustable) Overscale alarm (Non-adjustable): 1st alarm: 25.0 ppm / TWA alarm: 25.0 ppm / STEL alarm: 200.0 ppm / Over alarm: 2000.0 ppm
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S):
- Sensor Slot: 1
- Detection Principle: Dual EC
- Detection Range (Increments): 0 ~ 200 ppm (0.1 ppm)
- Accuracy Statement: ± 5% of reading or ± 2 ppm H2S (whichever is greater)
- Preset Alarms (User Adjustable) Overscale alarm (Non-adjustable): 1st alarm: 5.0 ppm / TWA alarm: 1.0 ppm / STEL alarm: 5.0 ppm / Over alarm: 200.0 ppm
Combustible Gases (Methane as standard):
- Sensor Slot: 2
- Detection Principle: Catalytic combustion
- Detection Range (Increments): 0 ~ 100% LEL (1% LEL)
- Accuracy Statement: ± 5% of reading or ± 2% LEL (whichever is greater)
- Preset Alarms (User Adjustable) Overscale alarm (Non-adjustable): 1st alarm: 10% LEL / Over alarm: 100% LEL
Oxygen:
- Sensor Slot: 3
- Detection Principle: EC
- Detection Range (Increments): 0 ~ 40% Vol. (0.1%)
- Accuracy Statement: ± 0.5% of reading O2
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RKI 72-RA-C GX-3R a good 4-gas monitor for confined space entry?
Yes. The RKI GX-3R (SKU 72-RA-C) is purpose-built as a confined space 4-gas monitor, simultaneously detecting the four gases required for confined space entry — combustibles (LEL), oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and carbon monoxide (CO). It's the world's smallest and lightest 4-gas monitor at just 3.52 oz (about 100 g) and 2.2" x 2.55" x 1.02", so it fits within a worker's OSHA breathing zone (a 10-inch radius around the nose and mouth) — something traditionally only single-gas monitors were small enough to do. It runs 25 hours on a Li-ion charge, is rated IP66/68 for dust and water resistance, survives a 23 ft drop, and carries ATEX, CSA, IECEx, and MED approvals. It ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products.
What gases does the RKI GX-3R 72-RA-C detect and what are the detection ranges?
The RKI GX-3R (72-RA-C) simultaneously detects four gases: combustibles (LEL) 0–100% LEL in 1% increments, oxygen (O2) 0–40% Vol in 0.1% increments, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) 0–200 ppm in 0.1 ppm increments, and carbon monoxide (CO) 0–2,000 ppm in 1 ppm increments. The LEL sensor uses catalytic combustion; O2, H2S, and CO use electrochemical (EC) sensing. An H2-compensated CO sensor is also available to reduce hydrogen cross-interference. Response time is within 30 seconds (T90).
What certifications and safety approvals does the RKI GX-3R 72-RA-C carry?
The RKI GX-3R (72-RA-C) carries ATEX, CSA, IECEx, and MED approvals, making it suitable for use in hazardous (explosive-atmosphere) locations across confined spaces, refineries, oil and gas, utilities, and water/wastewater. It is also rated IP66/68 for dust and water resistance (tested to 2 m for 1 hour) and withstands a 23 ft drop. These certifications are listed on the Industrial Safety Products product page.
How small, light, and durable is the RKI GX-3R, and how long does the battery last?
The RKI GX-3R is the world's smallest and lightest 4-gas monitor, weighing just 3.52 oz (about 100 g) and measuring 2.2" W x 2.55" H x 1.02" D — small enough to clip inside a worker's breathing zone. Its rechargeable Li-ion battery delivers about 25 hours of operation on a 3-hour full charge. It's built tough with an impact-resistant body and removable rubber boot, an IP66/68 dust- and water-resistant rating, and a 23 ft drop height. It's backed by a 3-year warranty and ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products.
What is the dual-filament LEL sensor in the RKI GX-3R and how does it resist silicone poisoning?
The RKI GX-3R's LEL (combustible gas) sensor has a unique design with two active filaments in a single sensor to increase resistance to silicone poisoning — a common cause of combustible-sensor failure. If one filament becomes poisoned, the second filament takes over, extending reliable detection. The sensor uses catalytic combustion and reads 0–100% LEL in 1% increments, with response within 30 seconds (T90).
What is the non-compliance indicator on the RKI GX-3R gas monitor?
The non-compliance indicator on the RKI GX-3R is a safety-supervisor feature: the instrument flashes its 3 LED lights once every 30 seconds whenever the unit has not been bump tested, calibration is due, or a gas alarm event has occurred. The LEDs keep flashing until the non-compliance condition is resolved, giving supervisors an at-a-glance way to spot units that are out of compliance. The 30-second interval is adjustable.
What alarms does the RKI GX-3R 72-RA-C have?
The RKI GX-3R (72-RA-C) has three alarm types — audible, visual (flashing LEDs), and vibration — so alerts are noticeable even in loud or high-visibility-limited environments. It offers 3 user-adjustable alarm levels plus STEL, TWA, and overscale alarms, and O2 increasing/decreasing alarms. The gas-alarm buzzer sounds at 100 dB at 30 cm. Trouble alarms cover sensor disconnection, low battery, circuit error, and calibration range error.
Does the RKI GX-3R use diffusion sampling or a pump?
The RKI GX-3R uses diffusion sampling as standard, meaning gas reaches the sensors naturally without a built-in pump — ideal for personal, breathing-zone monitoring. For remote or pre-entry sampling of a confined space, an optional hand aspirator or a clip-on motorized pump can be added. Sampling is controlled with simple 2-button operation (POWER/MODE and AIR).
Why choose the RKI GX-3R over a single-gas monitor for breathing-zone monitoring?
Because the RKI GX-3R gives you four gases in a device smaller than many single-gas monitors. OSHA defines the breathing zone as a 10-inch radius around the worker's nose and mouth, and traditionally only a single-gas monitor was small enough to practically wear there. At 3.52 oz and 2.2" x 2.55" x 1.02", the GX-3R lets a worker monitor LEL, O2, H2S, and CO simultaneously right in the breathing zone — the protection of a 4-gas monitor with the wearability of a single-gas unit.
What is the H2-compensated CO sensor option on the RKI GX-3R?
The H2-compensated CO sensor is an optional carbon monoxide sensor for the RKI GX-3R that reduces cross-interference from hydrogen (H2), giving more accurate CO readings in environments where hydrogen is present (such as around battery charging or certain industrial processes). Both the standard CO and H2-compensated CO sensors read 0–2,000 ppm in 1 ppm increments. Sensors and filters on the GX-3R are field-replaceable.
What comes with the RKI GX-3R 72-RA-C, what's the warranty, and where can I buy it?
The RKI GX-3R (72-RA-C) comes standard with an alligator clip, a protective rubber boot, a charger, and a calibration adapter, and it's backed by a 3-year warranty. It features datalogging (user ID, station ID, calibration and bump-test history, and alarm events), field-replaceable sensors and filters, and a stealth mode for law enforcement. You can buy it from Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) with free shipping.




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